Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenlossieTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.4%60.2%
Age25 yr8 yr
Price£154.95£123.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £155.

For beginners: Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£154.95 vs £123.95)

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £154.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanilla

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